SALT BAN CAUSES HEADACHES IN TULSA

In the winter of 1985 to 1986, an elected official banned salt use in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Stockpiles were used up during the previous winter and no new salt was purchased. Only sand was available for use. This article describes the resulting accidents due to sand use, public outcry, arguments against using salt, and the need for effective substitutes for salt.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Public Works Association

  1313 East 60th Street
  Chicago, IL  United States  60637
• Authors:
  • Strizek, P
• Publication Date: 1991-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 8-9
• Serial:
  • APWA Reporter
  • Volume: 58
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: American Public Works Association
  • ISSN: 0092-4873

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driving; Pavements; Sanding; Snow and ice control; Sodium chloride; Sodium chloride; Winter
• Geographic Terms: Oklahoma
• Old TRIS Terms: Highway pavement
• Subject Areas: Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Pavements;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00610041
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1991 12:00AM